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Collection  de 
microfiches. 


Canadian  Institute  for  Historical  Microreproductions  /  Institut  Canadian  de  microreproductions  historiques 


Technical  and  Bibliographic  Notaa/Notas  tachniquas  at  bibliographiquat 


Tha  Inatituta  haa  attamptad  to  obtain  tha  baat 
original  copy  avaiiabia  for  filming.  Faaturaa  of  thia 
copy  which  may  b9  bibliographicaliy  uniqua, 
which  may  altar  any  of  tha  Imagaa  in  tha 
raproductlon,  or  which  may  aignificantly  changa 
tha  uaual  mathod  of  filming,  ara  chackad  balow. 


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Couvartura  da  coulaur 


I     I   Covara  damagad/ 


Couvartura  andommagAa 

Covara  raatorad  and/or  laminatad/ 
Couvaitura  raataurAa  at/ou  palliculAa 

Covar  titia  miaaing/ 

La  titra  da  couvartura  manqua 

Coiourad  mapa/ 

Cartaa  gAographiquas  an  coulaur 

Coiourad  ink  ii.a.  othar  than  blua  or  black)/ 
Encra  da  coulaur  (i.a.  autra  qua  blaua  ou  noira) 


I     I   Coiourad  plataa  and/or  iliuatrationa/ 


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Bound  with  othar  material/ 
Rali4  avac  d'autraa  documanta 


Tight  binding  may  cauaa  shadows  or  distortion 
along  Interior  margin/ 

La  raliure  serrAn  peut  causer  de  I'ombre  ou  de  la 
distortion  la  long  de  la  marge  intArieure 

Blank  laavaa  added  during  restoretion  may 
appear  within  the  text.  Whenever  possible,  these 
have  been  omitted  from  filming/ 
II  se  peut  que  certainaa  pages  blanches  ajoutAas 
tors  d'une  restauration  apparaiaaent  dans  la  texte, 
mais.  lorsque  cela  Atait  possible,  ces  pages  n'ont 
pas  it  A  fiimias. 

Additional  comments:/ 
Commentairas  supplimantairas; 


L'Institut  a  microfilm^  la  meiiiaur  exemplaire 
qu'il  lui  a  iti  poaaibia  de  ae  procurer.  Lea  details 
de  cet  exemplaire  qui  sont  peut-Atre  uniques  du 
point  de  vue  bibliographique,  qui  peuvent  modifier 
une  image  reproduite,  ou  qui  peuvent  exiger  une 
modification  dana  la  mithoda  normale  de  filmaga 
aont  indiquis  ci-dassous. 


I     I   Coiourad  pages/ 


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Pages  de  couleur 

Pages  damaged/ 
Pages  endommagAea 

Pages  restored  and/oi 

Pages  restaurias  at/ou  pelliculiea 

Pages  discoloured,  stained  or  foxei 
Pages  dicolories,  tachatiea  ou  piquies 

Pages  detached/ 
Pages  ditachies 

Showthrough/ 
Transparence 

Quality  of  prir 

QualitA  inigale  de  I'impression 

Includes  supplementary  materii 
Comprend  du  material  supplimentaire 

Only  edition  available/ 
Seule  Edition  disponible 


r~]  Pages  damaged/ 

I      I  Pages  restored  and/or  laminated/ 

r~^  Pages  discoloured,  stained  or  foxed/ 

I      I  Pages  detached/ 

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I      I  Quality  of  print  varies/ 

r~~|  Includes  supplementary  materia!/ 

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slips,  tissues,  etc.,  have  been  refilmed  to 
enaura  tha  best  possible  image/ 
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obscurcies  par  i/n  feuillet  d'errata,  une  pelure, 
etc.,  ont  iti  filmies  A  nouveeu  de  fafon  h 
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Th«  copy  filmed  h«r«  has  baan  raproducad  thanks 
to  tha  ganarosity  of: 

Library  Division 

Provincial  Archives  of  British  Columbia 

Tha  imagas  appaaring  hara  ara  tha  bast  quaity 
possibia  considaring  tha  condition  and  lagibility 
of  tha  original  copy  and  in  kaaping  with  tha 
filming  contract  spacifications. 


Original  copias  in  printad  papar  covers  ara  filmed 
beginning  with  the  front  cover  and  ending  on 
the  last  page  with  a  printad  or  illustrated  impres- 
sion, or  the  back  cover  when  appropriate.  All 
other  original  copies  are  filmed  beginning  on  the 
first  page  with  a  printed  or  illustrated  impres- 
sion, and  ending  on  the  last  page  with  a  printed 
or  illustrated  impression. 


The  last  recorded  frame  on  each  microfiche 
shall  contain  the  symbol  — ^-  (meaning  "CON- 
TINUED"), or  the  symbol  V  (meaning  "END"), 
whichever  applies. 

Maps,  plates,  charts,  etc..  may  be  filmed  at 
different  reduction  ratios.  Those  too  large  to  be 
entirely  included  in  one  exposure  are  filmed 
beginning  in  the  upper  left  hard  corner,  left  to 
right  and  top  to  bottom,  as  many  frames  as 
required.  The  following  diagrams  illustrate  the 
method: 


L'exemplaira  film*  fut  reproduit  grAce  A  la 
gAnArosit*  da: 

Library  Division 

Provincial  Archives  of  British  Columbia 

Las  images  suivantas  ont  At*  raproduites  avac  le 
plus  grand  soin,  compta  tanu  de  la  condition  at 
da  la  nattetA  de  I'exemplaire  filmA,  et  en 
conformity  avac  las  conditions  du  contrat  da 
filmaga. 

Les  exemplaires  originaux  dunt  la  couvartura  en 
papier  est  imprimAe  sont  filmds  tn  commenpant 
par  le  prei.^l^r  plat  at  en  terminant  soit  par  la 
darniAre  page  qui  comporte  une  empreinte 
d'impression  ou  d'illustration,  soit  par  le  second 
plat,  salon  la  cas.  Tous  les  autras  exemplaires 
originaux  sont  film6s  en  commen^ant  par  la 
premiere  page  qui  comporte  une  empreinte 
d'impression  ou  d'illustration  et  en  terminant  par 
la  d(drniAre  page  qui  comporte  une  telle 
empreinte. 

Un  des  symboles  suivants  apparaitra  sur  la 
darniAre  image  de  cheque  microfiche,  selon  le 
cas:  le  symbole  — *-  signifia  "A  SUIVRE",  la 
symbols  V  signifie  "FIN". 

Les  cartes,  planches,  tableaux,  etc.,  peuvent  Atre 
filmAs  A  des  taux  de  reduction  diffArents. 
Lorsque  le  document  est  trop  grand  pour  Atre 
reproduit  en  un  seul  clichA,  il  est  film*  A  partir 
de  i'angle  supArieur  gauche,  de  gauche  A  droite, 
et  de  haut  en  bas,  en  prenant  le  nombre 
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illuitrent  la  mAthode. 


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TERRITORY  V!jEyS,ljNgLUDlNG  TOTEMS.  GLACIERS.  THE  GREAT 
TREADWELL  MINE  AND  VARIOUS  OTHER  PIECES  OF  INTEREST 
IN  ALASKA.  ALSO  A  TRIP  TO  THE  GOLD  FIELDS  OF  THE 
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BY  J.  B.PRATHER 

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PS  a  result  of  several  years  diligent  work,  ami  a  patient  endurance  ot"  the  many 
hardships  incident  to  life  in  the  far  north,  I  have  secured  numerous  negatives 
of  the  various  places  of  interest  in  Alaska  and  Northwest  Territory,  in  fact,  so  many, 
that  it  would  require  an  expenditure  of  considerable  money  to  obtain  a  full  collection 
of  my  views  in  real  photographs,  consequently  the  necessity  of  a  well  selected  collection 
in  Photo  Gravurc  was  requisite  to  overcome  this  very  objectionable  difficulty,  in  oriler 
that  all  may  avail  themselves  of  this  rare  opportunity.  In  preparing  this  edition,  I  can 
assure  my  many  friends  that  the  greatest  care  and  judgment  has  been  exercised  in 
selecting  these  choice  scenes,  as  it  has  been  my  earnest  desire  to  illustrate  the  entire 
subject  of  Alaska,  in  such  a  manner,  that  this  album  cannot  fail  to  be  attractive,  and 
far  superior  to  anything  of  the  kind  previously  published. 

In  view  of  the  fact  that  this  beautiful  collection  wouKl  be  incomplete,  I  have 
given  brief  history ;  also  whenever  necessary,  more  definite  and  detailed  description, 
but  I  have  not  attempted  anythiiig  extensive.  Thanking  my  patrons  for  their  gener<)us 
appreciation  o\'  my  efforts,  I  respectfully  submit  this  work. 

^'ours  truly, 

|.   M.   PKATIIKR. 


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JUNEAU.  ALASKA. 

Juneau,  tht  metropoliSf  is  situated  at  the  head  of  Gastineux  Channel  about  899  miles  ircm  Seattle, 
the  Natural  Outfitting  Station  for  Yukoners  who  seek  fortune  in  the  far  interior. 


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IMMENSE  ICEBERG  BEACHED  NEAR  READY  BULLION. 

These  massive  chunks  are  discharg:e(I  from  glaciers,  and  are  blown  ashore  by  "Taken  Winds," 
which  prevail  during  the  spring  months. 


ICEBERG  AT  TAKON  HARBOR. 


THE  THOUSAND  ISLANDS. 


U.  S.  MARINE.  STATION. 


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SITKA.  THE  CAPITAL  OF   ai.asKA. 


This  ancient  Capital  of  the  Ramanoffs  is  still  the  seat  of  Territorial  Gcvernment. 

The  Greek  Church  is  one  of  the  principal  objects  of  interest,  and  is  visited  by  a  larg;e  number  of 

tourists  each  year. 


INTERIOR  GREEK  CHURCH. 


THE  MADONNA  AND  CHILD. 


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Brief  History  of  Alaska. 

PL  ASK  A  was  discovered  in  1741  hy  Vitus  Ik-hring,  the  Russian  explorer,  followed 
by  Cuptain  Cook  and  his  party  in  1776,  who  explored  the  coast  and  inlet  now 
btuiing  his  name.  In  the  latter  part  ot"  the  eighteenth  century  the  Russians 
established  trading  posts  at  Sitka,  on  a  number  ot"  islands  and  various  places  along  the 
coast.  During  the  period  of  1799  to  1862  these  American  domains  of  the  Czar  were 
controlled  by  the  Russian  American  i''ur  Company,  thev  having  obtained  a  charter  from 
the  Russian  Crown.  In  consequence  of  the  great  abuse  of  the  power  which  it  conferred 
the  Imperial  Government  refused  to  renew  it. 

PURCHASIv  OF  ALASKA. 

The  Territory  of  .\laska,  of  which  Sitka  is  the  capital,  occupies  the  extreme 
northwestern  portion  of  the  American  Continent,  and  is  separated  from  the  United 
States  by  the  British  Possessions. 

The  purchase  of  this  vast  country,  containing  more  than  half  a  million  square 
miles,  was  accomplished  by  \Vm.  H.  Seward,  President  Johnson's  Secretary  of  State, 
the  purchase  price  ?7, 200,000  being  paid  to  the  Russian  (Jovernment  tor  ,\iaska,  then 
known  as  Russian  .America.  It  was  formally  transferred  to  the  United  States  on 
October  18,  1867.  Owing  to  the  desolate  artic  nature  of  a  large  portion  of  the  region, 
its  purchase  was  at  the  time  much  ridiculed  by  the  people  and  press  of  the  country,  and 
it  became  widely  known  as  "Seward's  I'oily,"  "'{'he  Nation's  Refrigerator,  '  etc.,  strange 
to  say,  it  has  nevertheless  proved  to  be  a  most  valuable  acquisition.  Its  fisheries  are 
extensive,  and  its  fur  bearing  animals  are  a  source  of  threat  wealth  from  which  the 
Government  derives  a  large  yearly  income.  'I'imber  may  also  be  found  along  the  coast 
in  surticient  quantities  for  fuel  and  building  purposes  for  years  to  con\e.  It  is  rapidly 
becoming  prominent  as  a  gold  producer,  and  the  industry  can  iustly  be  consideretl  in 
its  infancy,  for  but  a  small  fraction  of  the  vast  area  has  yet  been  explored. 


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BIRD'S  EYE  VIEW  OF  DOUGLAS,  ALASKA. 

DougUs  City  is  located  across  the  Channel  about  one  and  a  half  miles  from  Juneau.    This  is  quite  a 
business  centre  on  account  of  the  extensive  mining;  on  Doug:las  Island. 


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BURLEIGH  DRILLS  AT  WORK  ON  THE  GREAT  TREADWELL  LEDGE  which  is  about  400  feet  wide 
but  to  what  extent  it  continues  in  a  downward  course  is  not  known,  but  it  is  positivly  known  to  extend 
more  than  500  feet,  there  being  enoug;h  ore  in  sight  to  keep  the  240  and  3C0  Stan^p  Mills  in  operation  for 
many  years. 


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which  'a  about  half  a  mile  from  Treadwell,  has  a  120  Stamp  Mill.     This  mine,  also  Ready  Bullion  and 
Alaska  United  are  under  the  same  management  as  '"  Treadwell." 


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Trip  to  Alaska. 

.F  the  great  number  of  people  who  have  visited  Alaska  in  the  last  tew  years,  almost 
all  seem  highly  pleased,  in  fact  quite  enthusiastic.  They  never  fail  to  make 
similar  reports  and  tell  the  same  story  of  the  matchless  grandeur  of  the  trip  to  the 
Land  of  the  Midnight  Sun.  .^11  are  charmed  and  delighted  beyond  measure  with  the 
magnificent  exhibitions  of  auroral  wonders.  The  innumerable  scarlet  columns  and 
vivid  streamers  of  dazzling  beauty  which  rise  in  all  directions  from  the  horizon  to  the 
zenith,  and  their  glowing  tints,  at  short  intervals,  alternately  increase  and  diminish. 
The  exquisite  rosy  illumination  reflected  upon  the  majestic  mountains,  attired  in  their 
robes  of  pure  white,  present  scenes  whose  lustrous  grandeur  is  indescribably  gorgeous. 

Of  the  mighty  glaciers  which  extend  back  over  the  mountain  tops  for  miles  in 
the  distance,  and,  passing  down  through  narrow  passages,  discharge  immense  chunks  oi' 
ice  that  plunge  into  the  sea  and  float  oti  in  their  glory  of  inimitable  splenilor  oidy  to 
gradually  melt  and  become  a  part  of  the  briny  deep. 


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These  Stamps  are  kept  in  operation  day  and  ni^ht  the  year  rcund,  with  the  exccpticn  of  the  4th  of  July 
and  Christmas,  when  the  migfhty  roar  stops  for  the  brief  space  of  24  hours,  and  then  continue  in  their  great 
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The  Concentrator  is  a  machine  having  a  large  continuous  rubber  belt  which  runs  on  a  series  of  rollers  on 
a  slight  incline.  The  pulp  from  the  batteries  are  evenly  distributed  upon  this  wide  belt  which  moves  slowly 
and  with  a  shaking  motion. 

They  perform  the  work  of  separating  thf.  sulphurets  from  the  sand,  the  former  being  deposited  in  a  tank 
beneath,  while  the  sand  which  is  of  no  value  passes  into  the  Bay. 


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The  A.  T.  G.  M.  Co.'s  Chlorination  Works  has  the  distinction  of  being  the  largest  and  handles 
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EEING  the  Totem  Poles  for  the  first  time,  one  stiinds  in  awe  anil  admiration  at 
tlic  magnifieently  carved  images  which  the  red  man  olthe  north  lias  so  artistically 
executed  upon  the  trunks  of  huge  trees.  Totems  are  used  as  monuments  or  tomhs,  and 
in  si)me  cases,  the  dead,  atter  having  been  ciemated,  are  sealed  in  a  receptacle  made 
for  the  purpose  near  the  base  of  the  Totem.  It  is  saiil  that  from  the  nature  ot  the 
carvings,  the  natives  are  able  to  read  their  history  back  in  antiquity. 

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The   Cache   is   a   miniature  house,  in  most  cases  having  windows,  shingles,  etc., 

hut   no  doors.      These  Caches  are  usually  I'ound  near  totems,  or  graves,  as  the  case  may 

he,   each   tribe  having   their   own    peculiar   manner  of  burial.      These   places  are  stored 

with  the  earthly  possessions   of  the   deceased,   such   as   tnuiks,   clothing,    implements  ot 

war,    rare   oKi   earrings   for   the   use  of  the  ileparted  spirit   when  it  reaches  the  "Happy 

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QUANTITIES  OF   PROVISIONS, 

Also  British  Flag  which  caused  a  good  deal  of  comment  at  the  time  it  was  placed  there,  as  there  seemed 

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which  gives  a  very  good  idea  of  the  large  number  of  people  who  were  waiting  for  the  ice  to  break. 
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BREAKING   OF    THE    YUKON.    MAY   8th.    1898.    it    4    P.  M, 

The  breaking  of  the  Yukon,  like  the  Aurora  Borealis,  Ls  a  most  beautiful  and  awe- 
inspiring  sight. 

The  immense  pieces  of  ice  jam  and  pile  up  for  many  feet.  This  scene  was  witnessed  by  about 
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gradually  melt  and  disappear. 


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S'lKEET  SCENES  IN  DAWSON. 


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'TICK  GBORCJI'-  (CJeorge  McCoriiuick  i,  while  engageJ  tishiiitr  on  the  mouth  of 
the  Klondike  River,  heard  ot  a  recent  gold  discovery  in  the  vicinity  of  CJold 
Bottom,  and  concluded  to  visit  that  place  and  ascertain  as  to  the  truth  of  the  report. 
Accordingly  he  started  up  the  Klondike  in  a  poling  boat,  together  with  his  hrother-in- 
law,  Sko(.kum  Ji'ii  (a  native).  They  succeeded  in  getting  up  as  far  as  the  month  of 
the  creek,  now  known  as  Bonanza,  and,  thinking  that  it  would  he  a  much  shorter  and 
easier  route,  they  decided  to  go  up  this  creek  and  cross  the  summit.  They  proceeded 
up  Bonanza  about  i6  miles,  and,  making  camp  at  this  place,  noticed  the  rim  rock 
cropping  out,  and  thought  they  would  examine  it.  They  scraped  up  a  pan  ottthe  high 
rim.  W^hen  panned,  it  resulted  in  obtaining  about  ^2.  i;o.  This  incident  suriiciently 
aroused  their  curiosity  to  make  tiwther  investigations.  Thev  went  up  the  creek  from 
this  point  aiiout  halt  a  mile  where  a  stream  came  in  on  the  left  bank.  Thev  proceedeil 
up  this  creek  (now  known  as  Kldorado),  ami  tailing  to  obtain  anything  e(|ual  to  the 
prospects  found  on  Bonanza,  they  returned,  and,  on  .\ugust  17,  1S96,  located  Discovery, 
which  has  become  widely  known  as  the  "  Famous  Klondike  .Strike." 


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This  Claim  proved  to  be  quite  valuable,  as  hig'h  as  $300  to  the  pan  being  taken  out. 


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BERRY'S  CLAIM,  SHOWING  THE  FORKS  OF  ELDORADO  AND  BONANZA. 

Bench  claims  at  this  point  are  exceedingly  rich,  one  of  the  largest  nuggets  found  in  the  county 

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No.  29  ELDORADO. 

which  'proved  to  be  the  richest  claim  on  the  Creek,  was  bought  by  Chas.  Anderson  for  $300. 
It  (s  a  well  known  fact  that  he  refused  $400,000  for  the  claim. 


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This  portion  of  the  town  was  recently  destroyed  by  fire. 


